Category: Holiday

Sewn Valentines Tutorial

Sewn Valentines Tutorial

My Valentines for this year are still in the works, but I thought you might enjoy seeing these sewn Valentines I made last year (see that old tank of a sewing machine? It is no more, sigh…). Basically I cut out cardstock hearts, traced them onto fancy paper (scrapbooking paper would work great), and then sewed the two layers together ...

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Friday: This Moment

Friday: This Moment

{this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and see. (via Amanda Soule) Share/Bookmark

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Easter Egg Hunt!

Easter Egg Hunt!

This morning we took Lucy to a city-wide Easter Egg hunt that the city of Evans put on. The VFW  has generously donated 240 dozen eggs that the hand-dyed and scattered over the softball fields. Lucy didn’t totally get the idea (even after Tim and her practicing in the morning before hand). But, she did understand the CANDY! Although a ...

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Advent Calenders!

Advent Calenders!

So, Tim and I were talking about one of my favorite Christmas traditions this month- the advent calendar. My mom used to make hand-painted little pieces with tiny doors that we would open each day. We decided to continue the beautiful tradition and Tim and I and even Lucy have been secreted away for the last few weeks working on making our own ...

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